The New Year has begun! Our business travelers are back! We made a major shopping trip to Bed, Bath & Beyond and now every room has extra pillows and blankets in bright clean plastic boxes under the bed. We put up additional room darkening shades in the Turret room so those who don’t smile at the morning sun need not do so.
We also experimented this week with a new recipe for a Panettone Bread Pudding with Almonds. It was not difficult, but cooked for an hour and a half in the oven! Reviews were unanimously top drawer. It has been so cold that temperatures in the 30s seem warm. Having the Panettone Bread Pudding in the oven created a warm, cozy and sweet-smelling afternoon. I think this might become a winter staple at the inn.
We’re planning a short visit to Cape Cod next week so that Julio can see Boston. Lori will be returning to the inn to take care of our weekday guests, but Julio and I will be back in time for the MLK Weekend.
-Barbara
It’s a sunny week! Last weekend, I was in Manhattan and went to Barnes & Noble, Times Square, Chelsea, etc. The City is really amazing and super close to Croton! Only 40 minutes from here to there. I had to buy more winter clothes and ear muffs. Oh, I found a friend from Brazil in NYC. I bought tickets for a party we have in Brazil and here in New York called Alegria. Also I’m looking for tickets for the Lady Gaga shows. Wednesday, I did my first breakfast alone and I’m ready to take on this responsibility. We must now practice how I can answer the phone calls. This is my next step.
I went to the dermatologist this week. My skin is still getting used to the climate, but hopefully soon and with the cream he gave me, I will be 100% again. Today it snowed in the night. It is the first day without sunshine this week, but certainly the beauty of the snow is like the sun rays.
-Julio
